Horseback Riding
Classes are designed
for individuals or groups according to their needs.
A focus is placed on increasing communication skills
and team building (with the horse and other riders).
Using the horse as a catalyst, people can not only learn
to ride better, but also learn more about themselves.
Classes are taught by Emily Webb, B.S. Equine Science,
and well trained horses. No previous riding experience
is required.
Dancing Learn to
Latin dance and practice your skills in the clubs of
Guatemala. Learn to lead and/or follow effectively,
while becoming more aware of body movement, nonverbal
communication and posture
Whitewater rafting From relaxing
Class II to raging Class IV rapids, Central America
offers excellent rafting and kayaking adventures.
A variety of one to five day trips are available year-round.
Para-gliding Glide over Lake
Atitlán, with an experienced pilot, and get an
unforgettable view of the lake and surrounding volcanoes.
Sailing Sail, snorkel, and
scuba dive some of the world's finest reefs off the
coast of Belize. Three to seven day trips are
available, as well as diving certification courses.
Yoga and Meditation Practice
yoga and meditation at Las Pirámides Meditation
Center in San Marcos La Laguna. Classes are open
to beginner through advanced levels. For more
information see: www.laspiramides.com
I Ching Learn how to use the
ancient Chinese oracle as a means to harmonize with
change. Studying the I Ching allows one to see
that change is the only real constant in this world.
Therefore, moving in harmony with ones milieu becomes
a surrender instead of a chore.
Tai Chi Chuan and Chi Kung
Chi Kung or Qigong (Chinese yoga) is a blanket term
used to refer to the cultivation of one's internal energy.
Exercises are aimed at promoting health and longevity.
Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is a boxing style developed
in ancient China in which the single most abiding principle
is that 'the soft overcomes the hard. Thus, the
principles of Tai Chi find infinite application in real
life, while the movements serve to underscore this simple,
profound philosophy.
Acupuncture/ Massage/ Nutrition Gain
a greater understanding of your body and health through
treatments and/or classes focused on nutrition, body
awareness, and the overall health of the individual.
Trekking A variety of day
and multi-day trips are available. Whether hiking
up and over mountains or peering into the mouth of an
active volcano, Guatemala offers something for every
hiker.
Mayan Ruins Learn about ancient
Maya culture on site. While there are many easily accessible
ruins, one favorite option is Tikál (Guatemala).
Here you can visit and climb extensive ruins nestled
in amongst the jungle and jungle wildlife. Over
night trips are recommended for sunsets and sunrises
from the peaks of the pyramids.
Other major ruins include Ceibal (Guatemala), Copán
(Honduras), Caracol (Belize), Palenque (Mexico)
For those wishing to get off the beaten track, El Mirador
(Guatemala) is an enticing option. Hike or horseback
ride 60 km through the Petèn jungle to sleep
atop the tallest pyramid ever built in the Mayan world
(measuring 60 meters high and 18,000 sq. meters at its
base). See the September 1987 issue of National
Geographic Magazine, An Early Mayan Metropolis Uncovered:
El Mirador, for more on this incredible site. |
